ketosis is a condition that can occur if? too many ketones are ingested
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Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body uses fat as its primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. This occurs when carbohydrate intake is significantly reduced. Show more…
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Ketosis is best described as toxicity due to the over-consumption of proteins. the consumption of body lean tissue. excessive burning of body fat in the absence of sufficient carbohydrate in the diet. the inability of the body to use glucose for energy because of an overproduction of insulin. excessive burning of glycogen in the absence of an insufficient amount of dietary fat.
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